Fallsmead PTA Newsletter 2/12

Post date: Feb 13, 2015 9:19:23 PM

CALLING ALL FALLSMEAD SCIENTISTS!

The Science Fair is next Friday, February 20th. Please remember to turn in your registration form by this Friday, February 13th so that your name will appear in the program. If you have any questions please review thepacket or contact the Science Fair Coordinators here.

MSDE'S PARCC 30 DAY COUNTDOWNMSDE has launched an intensive, month-long campaign to help parents #PrepareForPARCC. New PARCC resources and information are being released daily via MSDE's Facebook and Twitter feeds, and on MSDE's new Prepare for PARCC webpage - just go here and click on thePrepare for PARCC icon to access the best resources for parents, including a new video message from Maryland Schools Superintendent Dr. Lillian Lowery.

CONCERNED PARENTS NEEDED!

We need parent involvement to ensure Wootton High does not have much needed improvements delayed! Wootton is already 45 years old and is in need of major repairs and modernization. Check out the poor conditions at Wootton here. Our improvement project is currently slated forcompletion in 2020, further detail is provided here. Parents are needed to attend a upcoming County Council meeting on Tuesday, February 24th to show strong support to maintain the current modernization timeline. Please contact Cheryl Miller if you are interested in attending.

INTERNATIONAL NIGHTOur annual International Night is set to take place on Sunday, March 8th from 4 - 6 pm. We need parent volunteers to host tables!Country table hosts are responsible for setting up and manning their table of food and artifacts. We are also in need of performers for the Cultural Talent Show that will be held during International Night. Please contact Eva Lopez for more information and to sign up to participate.

ROCKVILLE STUDENT ART SHOW

The city of Rockville is sponsoring a student art show at the Glenview Mansion February 22nd- March 5th. Submissions are due this Sunday, February 15th. Please click here for more information.